there is virtually no such thing as a positive kitten--unlike the FeLV virus, kittens will test positive for FIV based on MOM'S antibodies, and will continue to test positive until at LEAST six months old when mom's antibodies pass from their systems.
can someone please go read one of the articles at FELV+, FIV+, FIP<http://ucat.us/FELVFIVFIP.html>and send the appropriate one? i do not have the time to do so -- or do a web search for "Maternal Antibodies in FIV". every vet should KNOW this. MC On 5/18/07, Kelly L <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
At 09:37 AM 5/18/2007, you wrote: Tell them that Vets no longer put down FIV positive cats. Most of us mix our pos and neg cats,,,,Close to impossible to catch...the kitten may not be positive, You need to get a place for this baby ASAP.. Kelly A bit off topic but I know folks here know sooooo much about FIV & FELV.. Someone sent me a post about a 7 week old F tortie mix sitting at a vet office in Baton Rouge, LA who is supposed to be put down tonight or tomorrow because she tests pos for FIV… Apparently the vet & the staff are clutching at doing this---my question is - Should I ask what test was doneis it same setup as for FELV (Elissa then confirming IFA) Isn't it early to determine whether cat is really FIV pos? I'm afraid I can't provide a home for this little one but maybe a little info could prolong her life until someone is found… *Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 [EMAIL PROTECTED] * *Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org * *Join Us & Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals * No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.3/809 - Release Date: 5/17/2007 5:18 PM
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